The most beautiful cathouse in Texas
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| German title | The most beautiful cathouse in Texas |
| Original title | The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas |
| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 1982 |
| length | 114 minutes |
| Age rating | FSK 16 |
| Rod | |
| Director | Colin Higgins |
| script | Colin Higgins Larry L. King Peter Masterson |
| production |
Edward K. Milkis Robert L. Boyett Thomas L. Miller |
| music |
Carol Hall Patrick Williams |
| camera | William A. Fraker |
| cut |
Pembroke J. Herring Nicholas Eliopoulos Walter Hannemann David Bretherton Jack Hofstra |
| occupation | |
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The Most Beautiful Whorehouse in Texas (English original title The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas ) is an American comedy from 1982 with Burt Reynolds and Dolly Parton . Directed by Colin Higgins . The film is based on the musical of the same name by Carol Hall . The model was the story of the Chicken Ranch brothel in Fayette County, Texas .
action
Mona Stangley has taken over the Chicken Ranch brothel , which enjoys an outstanding reputation in Texas , from the former boss. She has had a long affair with Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd. When TV reporter Melvin P. Thorpe leads a crusade against the establishment, the sheriff puts his reputation on the line to save the ranch.
criticism
"If the story also contains a number of apt swipes at bourgeois hypocrisy, it is disappointing as a musical: the melodies are unimaginative and there are no brilliant songs," said the lexicon of international films .
Awards
Charles Durning was nominated for the 1983 Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Governor . The film received two Golden Globe nominations; once for Dolly Parton as Best Actress - Comedy or Musical and another as Best Film - Comedy or Musical .
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ The most beautiful brothel in Texas. In: Lexicon of International Films . Film service , accessed March 2, 2017 .